AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
make calm or still
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
FESTIVEadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No sound from the outside reached the yard.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
granarynoun
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
Hullin
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From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
not any; not one
From this reading No sound from the outside reached the yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
outhousesnounUS /ˈaʊthaʊsɪz/
plural of “outhouse” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading No sound from the outside reached the yard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
pigeon-cot
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From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
ploughsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plough” — a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No sound from the outside reached the yard.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No sound from the outside reached the yard.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading After so many tumultuous scenes, Hullin was impressed by the deep silence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up at the piles of straw hanging from the beams of the granary roof, the ploughs and carts in the shadows of the outhouses, and an inexpressible feeling of calm and repose came over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
wine-press
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From this reading On the left were the granary and the wine-press; to the right the stables and pigeon-cot, the gables of which stood out black on the dark cloudy sky; and in front of the door was the laundry.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD At the end of the dark alley was the yard of the farm, into which one descended by five or six well-worn steps.
